Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU | G18AS00101

Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00101

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00101) is a discretionary, science and technology oriented research opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work, such as collaboration on project design, methods, data interpretation, and coordination during the period of performance, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal agency participation.

The purpose of the award is to support a CESU partner in carrying out work that facilitates general cooperation between the USGS and the selected recipient, specifically focused on analyzing how whitebark pine responds to drought conditions in the Sierra Nevada region of California. Whitebark pine is often considered a sensitive high-elevation species with important ecological roles, and drought response studies commonly relate to tree health, survival, growth patterns, stress physiology, and broader ecosystem impacts; the opportunity frames the effort as an applied research collaboration tied to understanding drought effects on this species in a California Sierra Nevada context.

This opportunity was created on July 31, 2018, with an original application closing date of August 14, 2018, indicating a relatively short submission window. The award ceiling is listed at $6,000, and the agency anticipated making one award, suggesting a small, targeted project or a limited-scope cooperative task intended to advance or support ongoing USGS research activities rather than fund a large, multi-year program.

Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify as CESU partners under the Californian CESU program, with the listing noting "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which generally means applicants must fall within the recognized CESU network and meet any partnership requirements rather than being open to all organizations. The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and related activities in federal assistance listings, reinforcing that the primary intent is research and analysis support in the science and technology category.

• The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2018.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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